Gramaphone 50: Steve “Silk” Hurley + Derrick Carter + Ron Trent + Michael Serafini

Opened in 1969 as a shop specializing in folk, blues and jazz albums, Gramaphone Records became an integral part of the house music scene in the ’80s, stocking music from genre pioneers like Larry Heard, Farley "Jackmaster" Funks and Frankie Knuckles. Red Bull Music Festival Chicago is celebrating Gramaphone's 50th anniversary with an all-star dance party at Metro and Smart Bar, featuring sets from Steve "Silk" Hurley, Derrick Carter, Ron Trent, Gramaphone's current owner Michael Serafini and a long list of Smart Bar residents. Show up to dance the night away to records that were probably purchased at the iconic shop with a checkered floor.